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Scratched Instrument Glass
dry664
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07-29-2013, 07:05 PM
Whats the best way to sort a scratched instrument glass, repair or replace? Is it glass or plastic?
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07-29-2013, 08:25 PM
It's plastic.

I've used this stuff on headlights/taillights with good results before.

Plan to do same on my instrument cluster too.

The pads / towels you use are just as important as the polish, as to not cause more scratches.

This kit comes with everything needed.

Griot's prices tend to be a little on the high side, but their car care products are quality.



http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/plas...y=ourPicks
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07-30-2013, 11:05 AM
novus is the best plastic polish i have found. they make 3 grades.
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07-31-2013, 04:16 PM
Believe it or not I also use the commercial blue 3M Superfine glaze on plastic, works quite well. Problem is it comes in a $70.00 a litre bottle so if you only need a bit....
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07-31-2013, 10:48 PM
[quote name='DaveN' timestamp='1375298201' post='146298']Believe it or not I also use the commercial blue 3M Superfine glaze on plastic, works quite well. Problem is it comes in a 70.00 litre bottle so if you only need a bit....[/quote]



70 liter bottle? That's over 18 gallons!
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08-01-2013, 03:49 PM
... or 3.4 hogsheads!
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08-01-2013, 05:42 PM
Ok guys, I corrected my happy fingers!
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08-03-2013, 09:02 PM
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08-03-2013, 10:29 PM
Same glass as on 944 cluster. Find a 944 cluster of questionable quality at scrap yard, etc. and switch the lens. If the scratch is deep you'll never polish it all the way out.
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